Connecticut
Overview
Connecticut has not passed supported decision-making legislation. A bill that would recognize supported decision-making has been previously introduced, but there are no new supported decision-making bills pending. We have not located any case law specifically recognizing supported decision-making, but it may still be required as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.
Guardianship Laws
Conn. Gen Stat. Ann. §§ 45a-644 to -667v; 45a-669 to -689 (guardians of persons with an intellectual disability); 45a-690 to -703
Supported Decision-Making
State Legislation
None found
None found
- S.B. 63, Gen. Assem., Jan. 2019 Sess. (Conn. 2019)
- Description: Would have formally recognized SDM Agreements for adults with disabilities
- Status: Failed – Reissued by Legislative Commissioner’s Office with File No. 8563 on April 30, 2019
- Public Link www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/s/pdf/2019SB-00063-R01-SB.PDF
Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- Document: Workbook for Supported Decision Making, Karen Harvey, Trauma-Informed Care Information
Link: www.ct.gov/dds/lib/dds/psychology/workbook_for_supported_decision_making.docx - Flyer: Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making for People with I/DD
Source: The Arc of Connecticut
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Information Last Updated: July 21, 2022